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Enhancing Mealtime for Seniors: Tips for Companionship and Nutrition When is the last time you enjoyed a meal with your aging loved ones? Understanding the Impact of Mealtime Companionship on Seniors Research shows that seniors who regularly dine with friends and family tend to eat more and make healthier choices. More importantly, most older [...]
Why Choose a Career in Health Care? Are you thinking about a career in health care? Would you like to gain valuable experience while completing your education? If so, professional caregiving might be the job for you. The Flexibility of Professional Caregiving for Students “Caregiving is the perfect job for busy students - especially [...]
Support for Seniors: How Caregivers Help Manage Chronic Health Conditions Does your mom’s arthritis make it difficult for her to button a blouse or open a jar of mayonnaise? Is your dad struggling to read the labels on prescription bottles because of macular degeneration? Understanding Chronic Health Issues in Seniors “Nearly 85 percent of [...]
Navigating Life After Driving: 5 Benefits of Transportation Services for Seniors Understanding the Transition: Why Seniors Stop Driving Your dad recently stopped driving, and now he rarely leaves his house. You worry that the isolation will lead to loneliness and depression. Your mom has missed several doctors appointments, because no one was available to [...]
American Heart Month: 10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Heart Health It’s American Heart Month - a time when the nation shines a spotlight on heart health. While important at any age, taking steps to keep your heart healthy is critical for older people. That’s because, physical changes that happen with age may increase [...]
Aging in Place: The Different Types of In-Home Care Understanding the Desire to Age in Place Your mom is becoming more and more frail. You’ve suggested a move to a senior living community - a place that can meet her growing health needs - but she refuses to even think about it. What now? [...]
10 Essential Tips to Prevent Falls in Seniors Expert Insights on Fall Prevention When it comes to falls in seniors, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year - it’s the number one cause [...]
Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow to be home with your children before and after school or take your aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments? Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education? Are you a retired professional looking for [...]
Combating Loneliness in Older Adults: Strategies for Connection and Well-Being. Your mom lives alone and no longer drives. She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and no longer participates in activities that she used to love. You worry about her spending too much time alone - and with good reason. [...]
Navigating Conversations: 10 Essential Tips for Supporting Aging Parents Who Resist Help Your mom didn’t tell you about a nasty fall. Your dad won’t give up his car keys. Both parents shut down when you try to start a conversation about long-term living options. Why Aging Parents Often Resist Help “It’s something we see [...]
